AIMA recently led a high-powered delegation to Sweden and Estonia from 28 April to 2 May 2025. The 5-day visit focused on exploring innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation across the Nordic and Baltic regions. The delegation led by Mr Shrinivas Dempo, Chairman, Dempo Group in Sweden and Mr Pramod Bhasin, Chairman, ICRIER; Founder, Genpact in Estonia comprised several industry stalwarts including Mr T V Mohandas Pai, Chairman, 3one4 Capital; Mr Rajive Kaul, Chairman, NICCO Engineering Services; Mr Sudhir Jalan, Chairman, Neo Foods; Mr Subodh Bhargava, Former Chairman & CEO, Eicher Group; Mr Rajiv Vastupal Mehta, Chairman & MD, Rajiv Petrochemicals; Mr Vikramaditya Chandra, Founder, Editorji; Ms Kusum Pai, Founder, KSA Social; Ms Vinita Bajoria, Chairperson, Nicco Cables; Ms Pallavi Dempo, Executive Director, Dempo Industries; Ms Seema Sahgal Chandra, Former Creative Director, Editorji and Ms Rekha Sethi, Director General, AIMA.
In Sweden, the delegates engaged with Combient, Ericsson, and Truecaller to explore how AI and digital technologies are reshaping industries and communication. A visit to GreenIron H2 AB highlighted new possibilities in fossil-free steelmaking, while Epiroc’s innovation mine showcased cutting-edge automation and electrification in mining. At STING and Norrsken House, delegates gained valuable insights into Sweden’s thriving impact startup and accelerator ecosystem. Atlas Copco further demonstrated advancements in industrial efficiency and sustainability.
A special highlight was the meeting with Mr Marcus Wallenberg, Chairman, SEB Group and a key figure in Sweden’s industrial landscape, where conversations centred around AI, quantum technology, and India-Sweden collaboration. The entire programme was put together with efforts of Mr Robin Sukhia, Secretary General and President, Sweden-India Business Council (SIBC).
In Estonia, the delegation explored the country's world-renowned digital governance model through sessions at e-Estonia and Nortal. The group visited Elcogen AS to learn about innovations in green hydrogen and fuel cell technology. The visit concluded at Fotografiska with a dynamic startup pitch evening hosted by the Estonian Founders Society, featuring presentations by Pactum, KOOS.IO, CybExer, and Bolt, and an interaction with India’s Ambassador-designate to Estonia, Mr Ashish Kumar Sinha. This delegation offered strategic insights and facilitated high-value connections, opening up potential pathways for India’s advancement in innovation, sustainability, and digital leadership.
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Mr. Mansoor Hassan
Email: mhassan@aima.in